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LT53 TNO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022
Fail 13 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021
Pass 17 Dec 2020
Pass 4 Dec 2019
Pass 10 Dec 2018
Pass 5 Dec 2017
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 43,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,864 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 17,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

screen washers set high

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LT53 TNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 TNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT53 TNO registered?

LT53 TNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LT53 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 TNO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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